In spite of being passionate foodies, people living in Parma are also very keen on their good shape and can find in town a wealth of places to keep fit: large green spaces to run like the Cittadella or the Ducal Park, gyms, swimming pools and health clubs to indulge in treatments. The town is host to a wide range of sporting facilities, including the Palaraschi indoor stadium, several football grounds, tennis courts, athletics centres and cycling tracks.

Football fans can always check out their favourite local team Parma Calcio 1913, playing in the B Series, at the Tardini stadium. If you prefer watching rugby, the city is represented by two teams: Zebre Rugby and Parma Rugby Fc, belonging to a long tradition of rucks, scrums and kicks.